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PAWS, the Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society

Animal shelter in Philadelphia, PA

PAWS is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to saving Philadelphia’s homeless and at-risk animals. PAWS is the city’s largest rescue partner and provider of low-cost, basic veterinary care for pet owners and rescue organizations that cannot otherwise access or afford it. Through its three no-kill shelters, foster care network, and special events, PAWS finds loving homes for thousands of animals each year. PAWS is working to make Philadelphia a no-kill city where every healthy and treatable pet is guaranteed a home.

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100 N. 2nd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
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100 N. 2nd Street

Philadelphia, PA 19106

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Adoptable pets at PAWS, the Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society

We'll also keep you updated on Tommy Boy's adoption status with email updates.
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Tommy Boy

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Philadelphia, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Aspen's adoption status with email updates.
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Aspen

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Philadelphia, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Mia Meowser's adoption status with email updates.
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Mia Meowser

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Philadelphia, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Kiki's adoption status with email updates.
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Kiki

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Philadelphia, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Morton's adoption status with email updates.
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Morton

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Philadelphia, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Clawdia's adoption status with email updates.
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Clawdia

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Philadelphia, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Big Daisy & Sunflower *Bonded Pair*'s adoption status with email updates.
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Big Daisy & Sunflower *Bonded Pair*

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Philadelphia, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Selena's adoption status with email updates.
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Selena

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Young
Philadelphia, PA

Shelter FAQs

Philadelphia, PA

  • 1. Submit Application

Additional adoption info

Adoption fees are as follows (plus tax):

Cat (6 months of age and older): $60
Kitten (under 6 months): $100
Kitten pair (under 6 months): $150
Small dog (under 25 lbs): $250
Puppy (under 1 year of age): $250
Large adult dog (older than 1 year): $150

All PAWS animals are spayed/neutered, microchipped, given age-appropriate vaccinations, dewormed, and treated for fleas.

For more information on PAWS' adoption process, visit https://phillypaws.org/adopt/info.

Adoption application

https://phillypaws.org/adopt/info/

Pets at shelters & rescues near PAWS, the Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society

Hearts and Paws

P.O. Box 1484,
Voorhees, NJ 08043

We'll also keep you updated on Pickle's adoption status with email updates.
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Pickle

American Shorthair

Male, 7 yrs 7 mos
Lindenwold, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Mafi's adoption status with email updates.
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Mafi

Domestic Shorthair

Male
New Castle, DE
We'll also keep you updated on Princess Fairy Kiss's adoption status with email updates.
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Princess Fairy Kiss

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Trenton, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Charli fka Green Bean's adoption status with email updates.
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Charli fka Green Bean

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 yrs 6 mos
New Castle, DE
We'll also keep you updated on Axel's adoption status with email updates.
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Axel

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 4 mos
East Greenville, PA
We'll also keep you updated on Iggy's adoption status with email updates.
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Iggy

Hound (Unknown Type)/Labrador Retriever

Female, Puppy
Lansdale, PA

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